Hallmark "Thimble Bells Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1991
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Artifact Overview
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
1991
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Michele Pyda-Sevcik of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Taiwan.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.4195
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Porcelain (Material)
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
1991
inside back of ornament:
2 / (C) 1991 / Hmk. Cds.
on front of packaging:
MINIATURE / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Thimble Bells
on back of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Fine Porcelain - Dated 1991 / Second in the Thimble Bells Series. / Look for series verification 2 on ornament. / Mfd. for and (C) 1991 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Taiwan QXM565-9
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